Order Allocation Planner

We are looking for an Order Allocation Planner to join our Supply Chain team at our head office in Te Puke.

This role is responsible for coordinating and managing the allocation of orders across markets, ensuring customer requirements, quality specifications, and shipping deadlines are met.

The role is key in balancing supply availability with sales orders, optimizing packhouse and coolstore throughput, and supporting the delivery of premium fruit to global markets. You will work closely with the Planning and Supply Manager, Allocation Manager and loadout/coolstore staff to optimise inventory movement, minimise fruit loss, and maximise income.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Allocate orders to meet customer, market, and shipping requirements in line with company policies and priorities.
• Optimisation of inventory through allocations to deliver lower fruit loss and maximised income streams using the business rules set by Seeka and associated external Entities.
• Working with Allocation Manager and Planning and Supply Manager to ensure all external business rules are adhered to (Pack plan, Japan plan, Kiwistart etc.).
• Collaboration with Load Out/Coolstore/EDI staff to develop a joint approach to moving the correct fruit.
• Allocation of Zespri orders to Seeka and any external entities.
• Optimise the movement of Kiwistart fruit to meet the Zespri business rules.
• Identifying shortages or surpluses and communicating these through to Zespri.
• Understand and implement Seeka and Entity fruit management rules and restrict orders where appropriate (e.g. saving taste for Japan) and communicate requirements to loadout/pick list staff to maintain buy in and compliance.
• Work with supply team to develop a loadout plan post Kiwistart.
• Communicating with the Planning and Supply Manager during repacking season to advise of upcoming order demand.
• Fulfil Seeka Special Programmes as a priority.
• Communicate with Allocation Manager and Planning and Supply Manager any concerns about data inconsistencies that can affect inventory maximisation.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Knowledge of the Kiwifruit Industry
• A high level of computer literacy
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently and methodically under pressure
• Work well in a team environment but also comfortable to working autonomously

At Seeka, we work hard, and we have fun. Our brand values represent us and who we aspire to be; Founded on Relationships; Quality Obsession; Inspirational People; Growing Futures; Independently Ingenious; Safety Always.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Seeka Limited. Please submit your application online by following the “apply now” button and submitting a cover letter and CV.